[He knew she must be tired, maybe even a little dizzy after giving up so much blood so when she moved to hug him, Zero let her with no complaints. It was the least he could do.]

It doesn't matter what you hide from me Ishtar. [He leans back against the tree, letting her settle on him more comfortably.]

It doesn't change who you are. [He touches his chest, right above where his heart beat.]

The healing process isn't always comfortable. Sometimes, pain is needed to heal larger wounds.